Gillispie v. Martin

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

This was a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act. The commissioner made an award allowing compensation to the claimant. On appeal the district court found for the respondent and denied compensation. The claimant appeals.

As presented to this court, the real question is whether the respondent was engaged in the business of operating a motor transportation line. Such disputes as there were at the hearing as to the number of men employed by respondent, whether he had notice, whether proper claim was made, and whether the present…